The superintendent of city schools shall be chosen for his general fitness and character, but shall not be eligible for appointment unless he shall offer proof to the board that he holds a degree from a recognized four-year college or university and is knowledgeable in school administration. Such person need not be a resident or qualified elector of the city or county in which he offers to serve.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 12 - City Superintendents of Schools.
Section 16-12-1 - Appointment, Compensation, and Removal; Vacancies.
Section 16-12-2 - Qualifications.
Section 16-12-3 - Duties Generally.
Section 16-12-4 - Establishment and Maintenance of Schools.
Section 16-12-5 - Recommendations of Educational Policy and Rules and Regulations.
Section 16-12-6 - Building Program for City Schools.
Section 16-12-7 - School Buildings and Grounds; Approval of Contracts Generally.
Section 16-12-8 - Grading and Standardizing City Schools.
Section 16-12-9 - Courses of Study for City Schools.
Section 16-12-10 - Institutes Organized by City Superintendent.
Section 16-12-11 - Visitation of City Schools by Superintendent.
Section 16-12-12 - Forms for Reports of Employees of City Board.
Section 16-12-13 - Quadrennial Census for City Schools.
Section 16-12-14 - Report Required by State Board.
Section 16-12-15 - Administration of Office; Supervision of Employees.
Section 16-12-16 - Nomination, Removal, etc., of Teachers, Employees, Etc.
Section 16-12-17 - Payroll of City Superintendent.
Section 16-12-18 - Employment of Attendance Officers; Enforcement of Attendance Laws.
Section 16-12-19 - Employment of Professional, Clerical, etc., Assistants.
Section 16-12-20 - Full-Time Employment of Teachers Authorized.